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CAT 986H VS CAT 966H Comparison
CAT 986H
N/A
VS
CAT 966H
N/A
CAT 986H
₹16L
CAT 966H
₹80L
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CAT 986H
From ₹ 16 Lakh
CAT 966H
From ₹ 80 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar
Cat C11 ACERT
Model
Caterpillar
Cat C11 ACERT
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Caterpillar
Engine Make
Cat C15 ACERT
Caterpillar
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Engine Type
Turbocharged diesel with ACERT technology
4-stroke, turbocharged diesel
Gross Power
335 HP
216 HP
Gross Power
335 HP
216 HP
Net Power
305 HP
195 HP
Net Power
305 HP
195 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
281 HP
Engine Power
409 HP
281 HP
Engine Displacement
15200 L
11100 L
Engine Displacement
15200 L
11100 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Rated RPM
1800 rpm
1800 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged & aftercooled
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS III
Emission Standard
Tier 2 / Stage II
BS III
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1250 Nm
Max Torque
2320 Nm
1250 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic powershift
Transmission Type
Cat planetary power‑shift
Automatic powershift
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Torque converter with lock‑up
Lock-up torque converter
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Planetary powershift
Gear Box Type
Power shift
Planetary powershift
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Open differential
Differential Type
Conventional differential with limited slip
Open differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load‑sensing hydraulic system
Load-sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pumps
Variable displacement piston pump
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
290 L/min
Max Pump Flow
200 L/min
290 L/min
System Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
System Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
200 L/min
290 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
276 bar
300 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Multi‑disc, oil‑cooled
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Parking Brake Type
Spring‑applied, hydraulically released
Spring-applied, hydraulically released
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Type
Load‑sensing articulated steering
Articulated hydraulic steering
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Steering Angle
70 deg
40 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Rear Axle Type
Trunnion (oscillating)
Oscillating axle
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
11 deg
Oscillation Angle
12.5 deg
11 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
Final Drive Type
Planetary final drives
Planetary final drives
Speed
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
39 km/h
Top Forward Speed
39 km/h
39 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
25 km/h
27 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
9000 mm
8700 mm
Overall Length
9000 mm
8700 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3600 mm
Overall Height
4110 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Cab
4100 mm
3600 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3400 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3000 mm
3400 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3450 mm
Wheel Base
3810 mm
3450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
3075 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
3500 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2300 mm
Wheel Tread
2700 mm
2300 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
7500 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
8500 mm
7000 mm
Tyre Size
29.5R25
26.5 R25
Tyre Size
29.5R25
26.5 R25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
5 Cu.m
3.4 Cu.m
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
3500 mm
3000 mm
Payload
12700 kg
8000 kg
Payload
12700 kg
8000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
16000 kg
Static Tipping Load
25000 kg
16000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
14500 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
25506 kg
14500 kg
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
190 kN
Max Breakout Force
140 kN
190 kN
Dump Height
3070 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3070 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Dumping Reach
1200 mm
1200 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
50 deg
50 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
60 deg
60 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4200 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4900 mm
4200 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Max Digging Depth
NA mm
120 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
5
3.4
Bucket Capacity
5
3.4
Bucket Width
3500
3000
Bucket Width
3500
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
Yes
Yes
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Analog + basic digital display
Display Type
Digital monitor display
Analog + basic digital display
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Seat Type
Adjustable suspension seat
Air suspension seat
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Joystick Controls
Yes
Yes
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Noise Level
76 db(A)
76 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24V V/Ah
24V / ~1,200 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
115 A
100 A
Alternator Output
115 A
100 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Lighting Type
Halogen
Halogen
Additional Features
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Auto Idle
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Remote Diagnostics
No
No
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
3000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 986H
Pros
- Large 409 hp engine with ~2320 Nm torque provides strong performance in heavy-duty loading and material handling tasks
- Bucket range up to ~10.3 m³ makes it suitable for quarry, mining, and bulk material applications.
- High operating weight (~43.7 t) ensures stability and durability under tough conditions.
CAT 966H
Pros
- Suitable for heavy-duty quarry and mining work
- Handles rough terrain and continuous operations
- Load-sensing hydraulic system improves efficiency
